Darren James Competes on BBC's

'THE UNDERDOG SHOW'

  23 March 2007:  Royvon Dog Training Schools' Managing Director, Darren James has been hand-selected amongst six other of the nation's

  leading dog trainers to compete in a brand new entertainment show for the BBC entitled, "The Underdog Show"!

  Eight children, assigned to eight different dog trainers have each adopted a rescue dog to compete live in basic obedience, agility courses

  and doggy dancing!  The show will be hosted by Julian Clary with his panel of esteemed judges, where each week one child and their dog will

  be voted out of the competition.

  The competing children range from year 5 to year 8 at school, with the rescue dogs supplied by the Dogs Trust.  The dog trainers were

  chosen following an extensive interview and screening process.

Photograph:  Darren James & "Team Ruby"

The Underdog Show 2007 Finalists

The first LIVE competition is to air Friday, 23 March and will run through 27 April 2007.

About Royvon

The Royvon Dog Training Schools was established in 1959 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales by successful, award winning dog breeders Roy & Yvonne James.  Today, their son and daughter Darren & Sarah not only continue this proud family tradition, but are committed to growing and enhancing its training services with the primary purpose of enhancing the quality of life for dogs and their owners.

For more information on Royvon services, please visit:

http://www.royvon.co.uk;  http://www.trainyourpuppy.co.uk

Darren James

Darren passed his first working trial qualification at the age of 13, becoming a professional, top level dog handler of German Shepherd at age 14.  In 1994, he took co-ownership of the family business, Royvon Dog Training schools, with schools based in South Wales and Surrey.